Sunil Gavaskar offered an insight into Rohit Sharma's approach as India prepare for the five-Test series against Australia.

Rohit's participation in the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia is uncertain due to the impending birth of his second child. Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, meanwhile, has offered advice on how Rohit can overcome his recent slump in form,

Jasprit Bumrah is expected to stand in as skipper — an appointment Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar believes should be locked in for all five matches, regardless of when Rohit returns. “It is important for the captain to play the first Test match,” Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.

As Rohit Sharma awaits personal developments at home, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes India's skipper will be ready to join his side in time for the first Test against Australia as soon as the situation deems fit.